Our Team

TEDxLakeShoreDrive is powered by passionate volunteers who believe that Ideas change everything. Our team brings creativity and dedication to deliver an event that inspires bold thinking and meaningful conversations.

Amy Lee Segami

Founder & Organizer, TEDxLakeShoreDrive

Amy Nelson

Volunteer Leader

Ashlee Nelson

Partner/Event Strategy Consultant

Bob Roitblat

Director & Speech Coach

Chris Doby

Strategic Initiatives Manager

Darakhshan Ahmed

Webmaster

Fabiola Núñez

Finance Team Leader

Haseena Shaheed-Jackson

Event Experience Manager

Hrijuta Chakraborty [Ree-ju-tah ]

Project Team Member

Jeannine Campbell

Project Manager

Julia Gerber

Marketing & Community Engagement Lead

Julie Smith

Graphic Designer

Nicola Navon

Event Operations and Partnerships Manager

Syeda Ahmed

Webmaster

Tanya Pankratz

Marketing Leader

Advisory Board

Arthur Zards

TEDxNaperville,
Founder & Organizer

Dustin Huibregtse

TEDxChicago,
Organizer & Co-Director

Jessica Lederhausen

TEDxChicago,
Founder & Former Organizer

Kelly Fernandez